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May to-do list . . . Would you like to submit an event to be considered for glo’s To-Do List? Our deadline is the 6th of the month prior to publication. E-mail us your event 40 words or less to: rbalogh@the-papers.com. Please type ‘To-Do List’ in the subject line. Or you may mail info to glo, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542.
By Ray Balogh
1 | Sunday |
Decatur Coin Show and Marketplace
Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, decaturcoinshow.com, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
3,10,17,24,31 | Tuesday | “Little River Ramblers”
Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Dress for weather, boots recommended. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., meet at Eagle Marsh West Entrance by the Boy Scout office, 5000 Smith Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
6 | Friday |
Historic Swinney Homestead Open House
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First Friday
Festive block party atmosphere with food, nonprofit and business vendors; live entertainment. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown Warsaw. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org/firstfriday.
6-7 | Friday-Saturday
Settlers, Inc. Herb and Perennial Plant Sale
Herbs in the basement, perennial “diggings” on back lawn. Proceeds from this event support Fort Wayne’s Historic Swinney Homestead. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Parking by tennis courts. 260.637.8622, settlersinc.org.
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7 | Saturday |
12 | Thursday |
The Fort Wayne Art League is hosting a brunch and fashion show to benefit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The event will feature eye catching, artistic clothing, brunch served by Club Soda, a silent auction and a designer purse raffle. Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a table of 8. Reception: 10am; Brunch 11am. Fort Wayne Museum of Art Auditorium, 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Contact Mary Lou Whatley at mary_lulu@yahoo.com or 260.403.3061
Victorian ladies enjoyed hats, jewelry, lace trim, fans, parasols and more. Wear your own frills and fancies for a dress-up party. $20, advance registration only. Doors open at 9 a.m. for refreshments, displays and social time, party from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Historic Swinney Homestead, 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 260.432.4232 or 260.415.1655, settlersinc.org.
The Fusion of Art and Fashion: Brunch and Fashion Show
8 | Sunday |
“Awakening to Your Divine Nature”
Free ECK Light and Sound Service presented by Eckankar in Indiana. Dreams, past lives, inner guidance/intuition, light and sound experiences wake you up to your divine nature — soul. Free admission. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Hampton Inn, 3520 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. 260.466.3823, eckankar.org.
Settlers Series Hand Arts Class: “Victorian Frills and Fancies”
13 | Friday |
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry and Pork Tenderloin
Served with scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. Full service bar available with German and domestic beer, wine and other beverages and soft drinks. German music. $12/ adults, $6/children. 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Ft. Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor, 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. Contact: Patti Knox, 260.444.3634.
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Main floor and basement open for walk through; display of Settlers, Inc. 2022-2023 hand arts programs; rummage sale and gift shop. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Parking by tennis courts. 260.637.8622, settlersinc.org.
